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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
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... spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of...
... spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of...
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... intake on the bottom of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. NOTE The cooling fan location...
... intake on the bottom of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. NOTE The cooling fan location...
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... DC output plug could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Connecting the power... cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample ...
... DC output plug could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Connecting the power... cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample ...
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... charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug... run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC...
... charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug... run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC...
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... reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of... the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at a time. Before using all of the...
... reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of... the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at a time. Before using all of the...
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... where it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer,
... where it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer,
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...the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer:... 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of ...
...the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer:... 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of ...
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...and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. depending on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start... off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw ...
...and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. depending on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start... off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw ...
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... inserted. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Front of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place.
... inserted. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Front of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place.
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Front of the slot.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Front of the slot.
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... turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk is a good idea...
... turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk is a good idea...
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...Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. Hibernation mode ...options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in progress and are retained indefinitely. If you left it first saves the...
...Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. Hibernation mode ...options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in progress and are retained indefinitely. If you left it first saves the...
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...that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ ...While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from...
...that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ ...While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from...
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... are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer... object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
... are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer... object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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... the disk. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
... the disk. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
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For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at ...
For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at ...